Robert Myers, 86

June 11, 1940 -

September 4, 2026

 

   Robert Myers, age 86, of Cresco, Iowa passed away on September 4, 2026 at Regional Health Services of Howard County.

   Robert “Rob” Myers was born June 11, 1940 to Ida (Pedersen) and Clair R. Myers in Wayne, Nebraska.  

   Rob graduated from Wayne Prep High School and Wayne State College receiving his B.A. degree in 1962. Later he attended Mankato State University receiving his Master’s Degree in School Administration in 1967. 

   Rob was hired as a fifth grade teacher in York, Nebraska, later moving to Geneva, Nebraska as the Elementary Principal. In 1968, he became an Elementary Administrator in the Howard-Winneshiek Schools where he remained for thirty-one years.

Rob was united in marriage to Jane Christensen on June 5, 1965 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Seward, Nebraska. From this union two sons were born, Scott and Steven.

   Rob was an active member of First Lutheran Church. He served as Council President, member of various committees and sang in the choir for over forty years. He also helped with the Food Bank and Meals on Wheels for many years. 

   Rob was a long-time member of the Cresco Country Club, Dollars for Scholars and sang in the Elm Street Singers.

   Rob’s hobbies included golf, reading, fitness and collecting school antiques. 

   Rob is survived by his wife Jane, sons Scott (Shawna) Myers and Steven Myers, grandchildren Skyler, Brenden and Makayla, a brother Tom (Bonnie) Myers of Jacksonville, Florida and several nieces and nephews. 

   He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Delores.

   Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church, Howard County Hospice or HOCA (Howard County Cancer Association).

   Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at First Lutheran Church in Cresco.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.  Burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Cresco. Schmelzer Funeral Home in Cresco is handling arrangements.